EU and US Respond to Russia’s “War Against NATO and the West” by Supplying Military Equipment to Ukraine

On Friday, a senior European Union official accused Russia of taking its war against Ukraine to a “different stage” by targeting civilians and non-military targets. In response, Germany and the United States have decided to supply military equipment to Ukraine in order to help the country better defend itself.

Meanwhile, Novak Djokovic’s father, Srdjan Djokovic, has decided to stay away from the 21-time Grand Slam champion’s semifinal match after getting embroiled in a flap involving spectators who brought banned Russian flags to Melbourne Park. Tennis Australia said Friday that they had spoken with players and their teams about the importance of not engaging in any activity that causes distress or disruption.

Speaking at a press conference in Tokyo, the secretary general of the European Union’s European External Action Service, Stefano Sannino, said Russia had “moved from a concept of special operation to a concept now of a war against NATO and the West.” He added that the situation had become “very serious” and that the EU was “very concerned” about the situation.

In response to the escalating tensions, Germany and the United States have decided to supply military equipment to Ukraine in order to help the country better defend itself. The EU has also called for a diplomatic solution to the conflict, and has urged Russia to de-escalate the situation.

The situation in Ukraine has become increasingly tense in recent weeks, and the EU is taking steps to ensure that the conflict does not escalate further. The EU is also urging all parties to find a diplomatic solution to the conflict and to de-escalate the situation.